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Delhi to develop Yamuna bank on Sabarmati Riverfront lines

Delhi to develop Yamuna bank on Sabarmati Riverfront lines
Yamuna bank to be developed on lines of Sabarmati Riverfront: Delhi minister · theprint.in

The Delhi government wants to make the area next to the Yamuna River clean and beautiful.

They are looking at a riverfront in Gujarat called the Sabarmati Riverfront as an example.

The Sabarmati Riverfront had problems 25 to 30 years ago that are similar to what Delhi faces now.

The government plans to build big parks, cycle tracks, and sports grounds along the river.

They also want to build a special ghat for the Chhath festival in Kalindi Kunj.

That ghat will cost about 60 crore rupees.

The government is working to reduce sewage and dairy waste going into the river.

They may also replace old dhobi ghats with mechanised laundry machines, like Gujarat did.

The minister says the Yamuna will regain its glory and Delhi will get the riverfront it deserves.

Key facts

Minister
Parvesh Sahib Singh
Model
Sabarmati Riverfront, Gujarat
Chhath Ghat location
Kalindi Kunj
Chhath Ghat cost
Rs 60 crore
Planned features
Parks, cycle tracks, sports grounds
Delegation
I&FC Department and Delhi Jal Board officials
Announcement date
August 17

Quotes

Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh

Delhi's Water Minister

“"We saw that all the issues that existed in the Sabarmati Riverfront 25-30 years ago are the same issues we face in the Yamuna in Delhi currently. We are also working on the Yamuna riverfront in Delhi just like the Sabarmati Riverfront,"”
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“"The Sabarmati model will be studied closely and the best practices adapted to Delhi’s needs to create a clean, green and world‑class Yamuna Riverfront. Maa Yamuna will regain her glory. Delhi will get the riverfront it deserves,"”
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